Learn about Bellevue University's Job Loss Deferment Plan for enrolled students
As a leader in adult learning, Bellevue University recognizes the impact education has on securing employment and advancing in your career. That is why the University is introducing a Job Loss Deferment Plan.
This revolutionary plan allows you to stay in school if you are involuntarily laid off. Bellevue University will defer tuition, fees and loan payments for up to 6 months. So you can keep on track with your degree.
You may be wondering how this works. Below are some Frequently Asked Questions about this plan, or you can contact our knowledgeable Financial Services Department.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the Job Loss Deferment Plan?
The Job Loss Deferment Plan is an exclusive offer from Bellevue University that allows all actively enrolled students who involuntarily lose their jobs to defer all University payments – tuition, fees and loan payments – for up to 6 months.
Q: Who qualifies to be covered by this plan?
All actively enrolled students who have lost their jobs while enrolled at Bellevue University are covered by this plan. Exceptions would be those who were not enrolled at the time of their job loss, those who are not registered for upcoming or current classes and those who do not have an outstanding or upcoming balance.
Q: If I lose my job, how can I participate in the Job Loss Deferment Plan?
Just let Bellevue University Financial Services know that you have lost your job. You will be asked to complete a request for deferment from Bellevue University. You will need to include documentation reflecting approval of unemployment benefits.
Q: Is there an upper limit to how much you will defer?
No.
Q: Is there a maximum number of students you will allow to participate?
No. All actively enrolled students are covered by this plan.
Q: How are payments structured after the deferment?
After the six months, we will structure monthly payments over another six months. If you gain employment during the 6-month deferment period, you can start making payments again and your final payments will be less. Your Financial Counselor will explain your payment plan.
Q: How does this plan differ from ones that other schools may be offering?
The Bellevue University Job Loss Deferment Plan is unique among schools of higher education. Unlike some schools that restrict the number of students to whom it applies, we do not. Nor do we limit the amount that we will defer.
Some schools offer a tuition pay-back program that involves students dropping out of school to activate it. We structured our plan so that students can stay in school.
Q: How do I take advantage of this plan?
All actively enrolled Bellevue University students are covered by this plan.